11,537
Preschools
13,513
Elementary Schools
7,928
Middle Schools
5,903
High Schools
9,193
Public District Schools
1,372
Public Charter Schools
15,871
Private Schools
26,436
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in California based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
Academic Summary
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Largest School Districts in California
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Los Angeles Unified School District
460,633 students | LOS ANGELES, CA
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 986 schools -
San Diego Unified School District
97,968 students | SAN DIEGO, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 222 schools -
Fresno Unified School District
70,088 students | FRESNO, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 104 schools -
Long Beach Unified School District
69,413 students | LONG BEACH, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 87 schools -
Elk Grove Unified School District
63,157 students | ELK GROVE, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 68 schools
Reviews From Schools in California
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Parent / Guardian
June 09, 2024
This school is horrible. My kids used to be excited to go to school and now they cry and hate it. So many teachers are unsupportive and unfair and definitely pick favorites. Some of the yard... More
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Atherwood Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
June 08, 2024
We love this school! They facilities are amazing, the buildings are amazing and brand new (especially the TK, K, and afterschool rooms). The staff is A++. The teacher that my child had in TK was such... More
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Double Peak K-8
Parent / Guardian
June 08, 2024
There was no focus on education in this school. My child didn’t learn anything and when I ask her what she learned, she just say I don’t know. I looked at the paperwork sent home and it was very... More
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Cypress Village Elementary